How to Exercise with a Chronic Illness

Exercising is difficult and often painful when you’re sick or recovering. But exercise is usually recommended for any condition. So how do you get started? Read on to find out!. Exercise has become a big part of my life. 4 years ago I joined a gym and hired a trainer. My trainer taught me how...

Lessons from Illness #3 Overcoming Fear

I'll never forget what it felt like to first come down with Lyme disease.  I had an onset of physical symptoms; a mysterious pain that moved up and down and all over my body and severe chest pains.  But along with those physical symptoms came the even more agonizing and crippling psychological symptoms of Lyme. ...

Best Appointment Ever—The Final Phase?

Today I met with my Lyme doctor.  She and her staff were pleasantly surprised to hear me shout "fantastic!" when they asked how I've been doing.  I proceeded to inform them of how I'm doing.  I'm taking seven classes this semester, twenty-one units.  And I love it.  I'm on top of all my homework, I'm...

Lyme Awareness Video

I am a technophobe. Which is why it took me over six months to make a four minute video. But it's done. I did it. And I hope you enjoy it! ^_^ Like, share, pin, and spread the word about Lyme disease; and more importantly, about the hope of recovery!

Learning from the Past and Looking to the New Year!

2013 was a big year for me!  I started the year back at home, having dropped from college due to severe illness.  Within the first few weeks of January I had my fateful appointment with a Lyme-literate doctor and was finally diagnosed with Lyme Disease.  What followed were many ups and downs--mostly downs to be...

I’m Getting Better! And When I do, I’m Throwing a Party! :D

At this point in time, I have every hope of making a complete recovery from Lyme.  I went and saw my Lyme Doc on Wednesday, and it was by far the most encouraging appointment yet!  My symptoms have been reduced to almost minimal on most days!  😀  She even said that at this point it...